Whom did Patterson defeat who was even in the same ballpark in size as the 6' 4" 260 lb Simon. I think the biggest rated fighter Patterson defeated was the 208 lb Chuvalo. We have to take a lot on faith to assume Patterson beats Simon.

And I don't think Patterson's movement is nearly as good as Walcott's.

Who did Abe Simon beat that was any good other than Walcot though? Chuvalo is more proven at a higher level. Both are limited